I make this pesto with spearmint and it is fabulous on hot or cold pasta. I know mint pesto sounds weird, but try it, it’s wonderful.

Ingredients

Fresh spearmint, basil, parsley or cilantro
Pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil

Pick, wash and de-stem large batch of fresh spearmint or herb of your choice.

In food processor or

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We use our own key limes and spearmint in this recipe and it is wonderful on greens or try it as a marinade.

Ingredients

2/3 c. light virgin olive oil
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1 t. dijon mustard
Fresh lime juice to taste
1 t. honey or to taste
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Salt and cracked pepper to taste
2 T. chopped fresh

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